The tariff classification of a table clock/calendar fromChina.

NY 883649 March 30, 1993 CLA-2-:91:S:N:N8:344 883649 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9103.10.20 Mr. Ken Lacy KEL International 1838 El Camino Real # 111 Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: The tariff classification of a table clock/calendar from China. Dear Mr. Lacy: In your letter of March 4, 1993, on behalf of U.S. Trade Links, Burlingame, CA, you requested a tariff classification ruling on a table clock/calendar. The submitted sample is a table or desk clock with an LCD quartz digital battery powered watch movement and a changeable ten year paper calendar. The clock and the calendar each measure approximately 1 3/4" square with removable plastic backs, set side by side into an acrylic case measuring 3 1/2" x 5" with a 1 1/2" deep base for desk top or table use. The essential character of the table clock/calendar is derived from the clock. The applicable subheading for the table clock/calendar will be 9103.10.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104: Battery powered: With opto-electronic display only. The rate of duty will be 3.9% on the movement and case plus 5.3 on the battery. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport